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Bloodied man found, dies in East Austin

by KJCE Staff,posted May 1 2012 7:07AM

Austin Homicide investigators are trying to figure out what led up to a man's death in East Austin early Tuesday morning.

A 911 caller reported someone bleeding on the ground just after 4:30am Tuesday near Cameron and 52nd Street. WhenEMS workers arrived, they tried to save the man, but pronounced him dead at the scene a few minutes later.

Police remain on the scene, interviewing possible witnesses.

Austin Police Sgt. Jamie Jobes said that police have a few witnesses they are talking to, but added that it's early in the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact APD's homicide tip line at (512) 477-3588 or call CrimeStoppers at (512) 472-TIPS (8477).

This is a breaking story - we'll have more information throughout the day as it becomes available.